Andrew Ficklin

Andrew Ficklin serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (N00164), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to develop, test, and sustain advanced electronic, electro-optical, and ordnance systems. He plays a critical role in facilitating acquisitions for mission-critical defense technologies, particularly in signal processing, electronic warfare, and ammunition systems. His responsibilities include managing the procurement lifecycle for complex technical solutions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and aligning contract actions with the Center’s strategic modernization goals for expeditionary and surface warfare capabilities. Ficklin maintains established working relationships with key defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc., and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., among others. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven expertise in defense electronics, ordnance manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure support. He frequently collaborates with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and DoD clearance capabilities, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software systems into naval platforms. His procurement portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is present at 9.3%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes mission readiness while still supporting broader small business engagement. Ficklin’s primary NAICS focus areas include 332993 and 332992 for medium and small arms ammunition manufacturing, 333310 for commercial and service industry machinery, and 513210 for software publishing—highlighting his technical specialization in ordnance systems, ruggedized computing platforms, and embedded signal processing software. His work centers on procuring mission-enabling technologies that enhance precision targeting, electronic warfare resilience, and battlefield communications for naval forces.